What I was told I was applications for Observer are still being processed but pilots are on hold until at least early next year and told me to go away and think about it. I'm not so bothered about not actually getting in until next year but not having the application processed would bugger up things up abit.

As I've been on a Pilot POCAC would I be eligible to go on one for Observer or are they both the same?

Just to update, there are no Pilot entries planned before May 2012. whether your ACLO processes pilot only candidates beyond FATs is at their discretion but as AIB only has 12 months validity, even those passing FATs & AIB previously will need to retake AIB after May.

Just to update, there are no Pilot entries planned before May 2012. whether your ACLO processes pilot only candidates beyond FATs is at their discretion but as AIB only has 12 months validity, even those passing FATs & AIB previously will need to retake AIB after May.

Observers are being processed, but very few entries envisaged.

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Thats right sorry he said they were only recruiting for 12 places next year,I tried to remember instead of looking at what I wrote! Sorry again!

Thats right sorry he said they were only recruiting for 12 places next year,I tried to remember instead of looking at what I wrote! Sorry again!

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No worries Barney. Predicted entry requirement for next year sounds about right & amply illustrates how competitive the trade is. Out of 11 Officer applicants I'm processing through the preliminary stages of selection at present 4 are aircrew aspirants, there are over 100 careers advisers nationally. This week out of 20 people sitting the initial recruiting test in my AFCO, five were aircrew aspirants - there are over 50 AFCOs nationally.